🚨 BREAKING: The NCAA has officially delayed the kickoff time by one hour for the highly anticipated Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies rivalry showdown on Friday, November 28, following national broadcast adjustments made to align with Thanksgiving weekend festivities and the Black Friday sports coverage schedule.
Originally set to kick off at 12:00 PM CT, the game will now officially begin at 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET) — the NCAA confirmed in a Friday morning announcement.
This slight delay might seem minor, but in the state of Texas, where college football is practically religion, an extra hour means one thing: more time for the anticipation — and tension — to boil over.
🕐 Updated Kickoff Time (U.S. Time Zones)
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Central Time (CT): 1:00 PM
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Eastern Time (ET): 2:00 PM
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Mountain Time (MT): 12:00 PM
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Pacific Time (PT): 11:00 AM
The NCAA stated the decision was made “to ensure maximum national visibility and to celebrate one of the most iconic rivalries in college football history during the Thanksgiving weekend broadcast window.”
🔥 The Lone Star Rivalry — More Than a Game
This isn’t just another matchup on the calendar. This is Texas vs. Texas A&M — the Lone Star showdown.
A rivalry drenched in tradition, passion, and generational pride, it’s a battle that has split families, divided towns, and defined fall Saturdays for over a century.
This year’s clash carries extra weight: both programs are surging, and both see this as more than a game — it’s a declaration of dominance across the state.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian didn’t hold back when asked about the time change:
“They can move the kickoff to midnight — it won’t change our focus. Rivalries like this? They’re built on heart, not the clock.”
Meanwhile, Texas A&M’s fiery leader Mike Elko responded sharply:
“One more hour just means one more hour to prepare for them. We’ll be ready.”
📺 Broadcast and Streaming Details
The matchup will be broadcast nationally on ABC, with pregame coverage starting at 12:30 PM CT, leading into the new 1:00 PM kickoff.
Fans can also stream the game live through:
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ESPN App
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Hulu + Live TV
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FuboTV
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YouTube TV
For those attending in person at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium (Austin, TX), gates will open at 10:30 AM CT, and local authorities are warning of heavy game-day traffic throughout downtown Austin due to Black Friday crowds and tailgate festivities.
💬 Reactions From Fans
The one-hour delay immediately exploded across social media, with both fanbases — the Longhorns and the Aggies — sounding off in classic rivalry fashion.
Texas fans joked:
“An extra hour? Perfect. More time to polish our horns before kickoff.”
Aggie fans fired back:
“Doesn’t matter when it starts — we’ll end it the same way. Gig ’Em!”
Meanwhile, neutral fans and analysts alike called it “the perfect afternoon slot” for one of the most dramatic, historic matchups in college football.
🏈 One Hour Later, But the Fire Burns Hotter
Now set for 1:00 PM CT, this year’s Battle for the Lone Star State has only gotten bigger.
Both teams enter with high stakes — postseason implications, pride, and the power to claim Texas supremacy.
Every snap, every tackle, every second of this game will carry history in it.
Because this isn’t just football.
It’s Texas vs. Texas A&M — a rivalry older than the century itself, powered by generations of pride, hate, and unwavering loyalty.
📅 Friday, November 28
🕐 Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
🏟️ Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium – Austin, Texas
📺 Live on ABC and ESPN+
The time has changed — but the mission hasn’t.
The Lone Star State is divided once again, and the countdown to war just got one hour louder.
